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I'm curious about the pricing and how it compares to the ES-2a.

I ended up not being able to go.

Awww, thanks Al. Here is the party... Jack has an obscene amount of Lego, but no fish headed people, so the martial artist is getting a Viktor Krum head (that I'm ordering). The party assembles... From left to right, Jack, Westley, Cyborg Tinkerer, Human Giant Geneticist, Fish Man Martial Artist, Bounty Hunter with Giant Slingshot. Pretty happy with all of them, but maybe the Giant Human Geneticist needs some work. Lmk what you think. What West looked like originally, but he's no longer a cat person now and for some reason has the sword of Griffindor and Captain Americas shield... The other is a villain thst Jack whipped up for me.

NEW PRODUCT New Product News – November 2025 STAX SR-009D electrostatic headphones The pinnacle of high-end headphones – electrostatic headphones with detachable cable design, offering an even wider soundstage We proudly announce the new flagship STAX model: **SR-009D**. The first model with a detachable cable structure, delivering further sound quality improvements. Compared to the previous SR-009S, it increases the amount of sonic information, enhances detail, and expands the soundstage. Equipped with the newly developed **MLER3** driver and a dedicated cable for the 000D, it achieves extreme transparency and resolution. **■ MLER3 Driver (New)** The newly developed **MLER3 (Multi Layer Electrodes 3)** driver was created exclusively for the SR-009D. Compared to the previous MLER2, it delivers more sonic information, improved detail, and a wider soundstage. The MLER3 features an enhanced electrode mounting method, ensuring more uniform diaphragm vibration and reducing distortion to an absolute minimum. This results in transparency and resolution that surpass previous models. **■ Detachable Cable Support** The SR-009D is the first STAX model to support cable replacement. It comes with a newly developed dedicated cable for the 000D. Cable swapping allows sound tuning and customization to personal preferences. Additional official STAX replacement cables will be released gradually. **■ Launch Campaign (Until End of December 2025)** All customers who purchase the **SR-009D** will receive the official **SPC-009** cable (retail value: ¥55,000 incl. tax) as a gift. Every buyer during the campaign period will receive the SPC-009 cable free of charge. Limited quantity – early reservation recommended. **Campaign Gift:** 1.5 m official OFC headphone cable **Specifications:** - Type: Push-pull open-back electrostatic headphones - Frequency Response: 5 Hz – 42,000 Hz - Electrostatic Capacitance: 110 pF (including cable) - Impedance: 145 kΩ (at 10 kHz, including cable) - Sound Pressure Sensitivity: 101 dB / 100 V r.m.s. / 1 kHz - Bias Voltage: DC 580 V - Left/Right Indicators: L / R - Ear Pads: Genuine leather (lambskin), partially synthetic leather - Cable: 6-core parallel silver-coated 6N OFC + silver-coated copper wire - Weight: 454 g (with cable) / 383 g (body only) **STAX Co., Ltd.** 33-1 Honcho, Wako-shi, Saitama 351-0114, Japan TEL: (048) 483-1801 FAX: (048) 293-1802 URL: https://www.stax.co.jp are your ready for new 009D?

Great shots. Back from another PhotoFair, just throw shit on the table edition. Also their 50th anniversary. I was good and only bought two $5 “tabletop” old tripods (the only type I seem to use anymore). That justifies buying the ridiculous new lens I really want, right?

Remember when I mentioned 19th century railroad bridges a few months ago? A part of my re-visiting of photos I took in 2010, I ran a few shots I took of the Chester Arches and water below through modern software. Luminar 4 is a fine tool if one wrangles it properly. I'm still not much enamored by Luminar Neo. Watch out for that train! Tune in next time for a walk around town with a not very good Tamron superzoom "vacation" lens.

Plenty of tennis. It’s the Nitto Master Finals in Torino. Today semifinals, Sinner won De Miñaur, now to start Alcaraz vs Aliassime.

That's a good point, Rob. I haven't listened to their latest album but I should give you shot. Still, the last time I saw them live was certainly the weakest. Edit: I just looked it up and that last show was the tour for the new album last year. Maybe I listened once before the show but I didn't like the new stuff they played so I didn't go back to it.

I don't know anything about D&D or One Piece, but I can tell you're a good dad!

My reward for getting up and getting my laundry done early. A scramble of orange bell pepper, shallot, tomato, avocado and eggs. Bacon, biscuits and fried potatoes with shallots. Iced coffee with Irish Cream Liqueur.

The Bleak Shop of Old Stuff (2011): Featuring some strangely familiar old faces...

Ok, I think we have our adventuring party for Jack's bday: Jack - Human (regular, which in this gets +1 to all ability scores in this!?) Warrior (based on Fighter) / Elemental Weapon Subtype + Devil Fruit (he actually rolled and got Gomu Gomu and is so happy) West - Mink(Tiger) Rogue / Thief Subtype 4 Friends: Fish Person (Shark) Martial Artist (based on Monk) / Fish Man Karate Subtype Human (Human Giant, think Garp) Chemist (based on Druid) / Genetics Subtype Cyborg Tinkerer (based on Wizard) / Robotics Subtype Human (Variant, for skills and a Haki feat) Marksman (based on Ranger) / Bounty Hunter Subtype If anyone familiar with One Piece can weigh in on this it would be appreciated as I've only really watched the first season.

This is just plain beautiful! All pales in comparison 💕

And a happy belated from me too!

I find that both endearing and annoying.... I first noticed it with someone at my last company (back in 2011). She did talk like that with the "question inflection" at the end of many sentences. We started emulating her, doing the American Pie "Bandcamp Girl" voice that also does that inflection. Unfortunately, we found it started sticking, and we were doing it normally. So we weened our way off of that. I still occasionally hear myself doing it, and try to adjust as quickly as I can.

Thanks but I have a local company that does 3D printing for me plus almost all of the PCB companies offer it for next to nothing.

Our daughter, having lived in Australia for the last 10 years, developed the characteristic rising inflexion at the end of each sentence (listen to the Wombat walkers). She then decided that it sounded just wrong as an ex-pat Brit, and eradicated it totally from the way she speaks.

Hello Are these converters quiet? thanks for reply Is there a difference between the USA24400S-8 or the USA12400S-8? They differ only in the input voltage. Do they create a buzzing sound in the headphones, as is usually the case with cheap DC-DC converters? Can they be used to power an amplifier with +-400V? My HVRV power supply just broke. I'm thinking of installing two of these USA12400S-8. thanks for reply or any information. By the way, here's the HVRV board. I think he was inspired by Kevin's amplifier idea—the photo shows the same 20 transistors, 4 capacitors, and resistors.

I miss when the Decemberists were good.

Learning about the Melungeons.

If you have some designs and need to make 3d printed parts, I might be able to help.

Great album. They're a cool band too, if I remember correctly each of their albums is in a complete different genre. I'm a Trip Hop guy, so Londinium is a gem, but I think their other albums are decent as well. (just completely different) And thanks buddy

Happy autumn everybody...